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How can the size of an organization impact its culture?
How can the size of an organization impact its culture?
- Larger organizations are less affected by the values of founders.
- Larger organizations prioritize diversity over structure.
- Smaller organizations tend to have a more informal and close-knit culture. (correct)
- Smaller organizations focus more on external environment influences.
What can significantly influence organizational culture according to the text?
What can significantly influence organizational culture according to the text?
- Industry and external environment (correct)
- Organizational myths and stories
- Workforce diversity and traditions
- Size of the organization
Why is embracing workforce diversity important in shaping organizational culture?
Why is embracing workforce diversity important in shaping organizational culture?
- It decreases the influence of organizational history.
- It leads to a more inclusive and dynamic culture. (correct)
- It increases the formality within an organization.
- Diversity has no impact on organizational culture.
What aspect of an organization contributes to its overall culture?
What aspect of an organization contributes to its overall culture?
Which factor leaves a lasting imprint on an organization's culture?
Which factor leaves a lasting imprint on an organization's culture?
What contributes to an organization's culture by becoming part of its identity?
What contributes to an organization's culture by becoming part of its identity?
What is a powerful tool to reinforce cultural values throughout an organization?
What is a powerful tool to reinforce cultural values throughout an organization?
Which component of organizational culture involves recognizing and rewarding successful members during important occasions?
Which component of organizational culture involves recognizing and rewarding successful members during important occasions?
What are deeply held beliefs that manifest in people's behavior, making the violation of such beliefs unthinkable?
What are deeply held beliefs that manifest in people's behavior, making the violation of such beliefs unthinkable?
Which organizational component involves developing systems to encourage desirable behaviors and discourage undesirable ones?
Which organizational component involves developing systems to encourage desirable behaviors and discourage undesirable ones?
Establishing criteria for membership in groups and teams falls under which strategic component of an organization?
Establishing criteria for membership in groups and teams falls under which strategic component of an organization?
Which aspect of organizational culture determines rules for acquiring, maintaining, and losing power and status?
Which aspect of organizational culture determines rules for acquiring, maintaining, and losing power and status?
What plays a significant role in shaping a company's culture, especially in its early years?
What plays a significant role in shaping a company's culture, especially in its early years?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way in which Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings Inc. embodies its founding values?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a way in which Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings Inc. embodies its founding values?
In the context of organizational culture, what helps in setting a company apart from its competitors and attracting loyal customers?
In the context of organizational culture, what helps in setting a company apart from its competitors and attracting loyal customers?
What is emphasized as a key factor in guiding operations and attracting like-minded individuals in an organization?
What is emphasized as a key factor in guiding operations and attracting like-minded individuals in an organization?
Which aspect is NOT commonly linked to industry characteristics influencing organizational cultures?
Which aspect is NOT commonly linked to industry characteristics influencing organizational cultures?
What role does a robust organizational culture play in achieving strategic goals?
What role does a robust organizational culture play in achieving strategic goals?
